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 permalink: index.html  # Is the only page that doesn't follow the pattern /:path/index.html
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+For guidelines on how to develop curriculum content, please visit [The Carpentries Curriculum Development Handbook](https://carpentries.github.io/curriculum-development/).
+
 This lesson shows how to use [The Carpentries]({{ site.carpentries_site}})
-lesson template.
+lesson template. The materials below assume familiarity with tools such as GitHub, Markdown, and Jekyll. For more guidance, please visit the [Technological introductions](https://carpentries.github.io/curriculum-development/technological-introductions.html) section of The Carpentries Curriculum Development Handbook.
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 For guidelines on how to help improve our lessons and this template,
 please see [the contribution guidelines][contributing];
 for guidelines on how to set up your machine to preview changes locally,